From social media to massive financial institutions, we live within a web of networks. But how do they work? How does Googling a single word provide millions of results? Marc Samet investigates how these networks keep us connected and...

In May 2002, delegates from governments, international companies, and financial institutions met at a United Nations conference in Tehran to discuss the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Afghanistan's officials say that to create a viable...

Offers audio and presentations on topics such as the real costs of online trading, online trading news, and things online investors should know. This site is a Public Service of the Washington State Department of Financial...

CNN briefly discusses the bill, passed by the The Senate, that overhauls the U. S. financial system and establishes a consumer financial protection regulatory agency that would regulate mortgages and credit cards. This legislation is...

Detailed reports of US banking statistics, published annually beginning in 1934 when the federal government began keeping consistent statistical records for the U.S. economy. Also has financial data for all FDIC-insured institutions....

The site explains the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 that Congress passed to ensure federally insured banks and thrifts to help meet the credit needs of their local community. Includes

Students will research the cost of college by comparing a 2-year and a 4-year institution via the Internet. Students will follow-up with a presentation and prepare a monthly budget. This lesson plan contains a financial aid component.

Introduces students to the factors they should consider when they choose banking services.

The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...

Read about the domestic legislation of Woodrow Wilson, a progressive president who won the election of 1912. See how the policies he proposed won him the support of those who believed in the platform of the Bull Moose Party.

Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]